Space travel today is largely ruled by government agencies and billionaire tech magnates. But for the average person, it's much easier to reach Earth's outer limits than you might think. All you need ...

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Air quality in urban areas can be horrendous. For instance, in New York and Los Angeles the air quality is consistently below federal safety levels. So, how do you know how good/bad the air in your ...

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